Medical Assistant, Primary Care Float

Sutter Health

. Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care team members .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesJunior💰 $34 - $47 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections, while effectively communicating with patients and healthcare providers. Possesses strong organizational and time management skills to support high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment.

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Medical Assisting SkillsBLS-Basic Life Support CertificationElectronic Health Records (EHR)Communication SkillsTime Management

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Hard Skills

Taking Vital SignsPreparing Patients for ExamsAdministering InjectionsMedical TerminologyHuman AnatomyPhysiologyPathologyMicrosoft Office SuiteOrganizational SkillsProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationIndependencePrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Records (EHR)Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification

Industry Keywords

Medical AssistingPatient CareClinical SupportClerical SupportHealthcare Provider

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care team members
Perform back-office and patient-related tasks supporting high-quality patient care
Help ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department
Assist the patient care team in implementing the medical plan of care
Apply education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain patient and family cooperation
Perform all duties under the direction of a clinician
Perform basic Medical Assisting duties, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections
Work Monday through Friday on day shifts, 8 hours per shift

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Completion of a course of study consistent with Medical Assistant requirements specified by the Medical Board of California, with diploma presented within 90 days
OR completion of Sutter Health on-the-job training in medical assisting equivalent to one year
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification
1 year of recent relevant experience
General knowledge of medical procedures, views, and equipment
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
Competency in basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based data and instructions
Written and verbal communication skills for explaining sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences
Time management and organizational skills, including prioritization and meeting deadlines
General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an environment with interruptions
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options
Ability to collaborate with peers and healthcare providers
Must present Medical Assistant diploma within 90 days

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, benefited opportunity
Comprehensive benefits package
Monday–Friday schedule
No weekend requirements